A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2596103 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2597493 epoch_slot_no: 5493 block_no: 2595981 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3736 time: 2019-05-18 04:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53af641fea20ee6e85b4a7c57a09efad24cadb1bafde0b733e767413a6e008acBlock Operator
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